ginger

1. (countable, uncountable)The pungent aromatic rhizome of a tropical Asian herb, Zingiber officinale, used as a spice and as a stimulant and acarminative.

   Ingwer

   имби́рьimbírʹ

   імби́рimbýr

   pungent rhizome of the common ginger plant; used fresh as a seasoning especially in Asian cookery

2. (countable, uncountable)The plant that produces this rhizome.

   Ingwer

   имби́рьimbírʹ

   імби́рimbýr

3. (countable, uncountable)Other species belonging to the same family, Zingiberaceae, especially those of the genus Zingiber

4. (countable, uncountable)A reddish-brown color.

5. (colloquial, countable, derogatory, often)A person with reddish hair; a redhead.

   Rotkopf, Rotschopf

   ры́жийrýžij, ры́жаяrýžaja

   руди́йrudýj

6. (colloquial, uncountable)Vitality, vigour, liveliness (of character).

   liveliness and energy

7. (colloquial, countable, uncountable)Ginger ale, or can or bottle of such (especially if dry).

8. (Scotland, colloquial, countable, uncountable)Any fizzy soft drink, or can or bottle of such; pop; soda.

9. (Cockney, UK, slang)A homosexual.

1. Can I have a ginger ale?

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2. Can you taste the ginger?

   deSchmeckst du den Ingwer?

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3. I hate the taste of ginger.

   ruЯ не переношу вкус имбиря.

   deIch hasse den Geschmack von Ingwer.

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4. Drink some ginger tea, you guys.

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5. Sushi is often served with pickled ginger.

   ruСуши часто подаются с маринованным имбирем.

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